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I fought the cold, and the cold won


In the red corner, coming in at 2400 Watts, a brand new Ceramic Heater at $300 and only two weeks old.

vs.

In the blue corner, Sydney, 3 degrees at night, poorly insulated beach shack.

Winner - Sydney.

This new heater simply buckled under the pressure, malfunctioned and died. It has had to be returned to the store whilst Sydney and its Southerly Winds quietly chuckle to themselves.

Headline of course has been borrowed from The Clash. To enjoy the original song this Friday, click play below.

free music

“I fought the cold, and the cold won”